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4.Replacing Armrest
a)Slide armrest back into receiver.
b)Return release lever to locked position against armpost.
5.Adjusting Armrest Receiver Fit
To tighten or loosen the fit of the outer armpost in the receiver:
a)Loosen the four bolts on the sides of the receiver.
b)With the armrest in the receiver, squeeze the receiver to achieve the desired fit.
c)Tighten the four bolts.
6.Adjusting Inner Armpost Fit
a)Two set screws are installed in the outer armpost.
b)Turn the set screws in or out until the desired fit is achieved.
D.BACKREST
The backrest comes standard with a
4" height adjustment.
1.Height Adjustment
a)Remove the backrest upholstery from the frame.
b)You will see the backrest tube which telescopes into the frame and is secured by a screw on the side of the frame.
c)There are five holes, 1 inch apart, you may choose from to set the back height.
d)After selecting the proper height, slide the backrest upholstery back on with the overlap portion unattached.
e)Secure VELCRO® style material on side tubes and attach the excess overlap.
2.Back Angle Adjustment
An 10º (±5º) angle adjustment is standard
on this Quickie wheelchair.
a)Turning the eccentric bolt on the backrest hinge plate will increase or decrease the back angle.
b)The adjustment on each side of the chair must be exactly equal.
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E.SEAT SLING
The seat sling can be adjusted through the
use of VELCRO® - style retaining material beneath the seat.
1.Adjustment
a)Remove the screws retaining the left side seat sling.
b)Readjust VELCRO® - style material to increase the tension in the seat sling.
c)Replace screws.
d)If there is any difficulty in reattaching the screws, try using a probe to help line up the holes.
F.CUSHION (OPTIONAL)
1. Installation
a)Place cushion on seat sling withVELCRO® side down.The beveled edge of the cushion should be in front.
b)Press firmly into place.
G.REAR AXLES
The most important adjustment on your Quickie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle.The center of gravity, wheel camber and wheelbase are all determined by the axle adjustment.
Use a torque setting of 100
adjusting rear axle.
1.Center of Gravity
Moving the center of gravity to the front will lighten the force required to turn the chair.The further back the axle, the more stable the chair becomes.
The center of gravity is adjusted by moving the rear axle forward or backward on the frame. Moving the axle forward will increase your turning speed and lighten the front end.
2.Wheel Camber
The wheel camber adjustment provides greater
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